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Keep Your Website Running Like a Well-Tuned Car

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February 14, 2019

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“If your WordPress website is not properly maintained, then getting hacked is not a matter of IF, but WHEN.” This is a common saying in the WordPress community. Unfortunately, if you forgo the basic tune-ups on your WordPress website, it’s just a matter of time before your site is compromised. The good news is that if you treat your website like you would your car, and stick to regular maintenance along with these best practices below, your site will continue purring day in and day out like a well-cared for Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato. Get a Tune-Up Once a […]

The Google E-A-T Algorithm Update (And What It Means for Your WordPress Site)

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February 12, 2019

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The Google E-A-T algorithm update is part of a long line of major changes to how Google ranks websites. While they introduce smaller changes several times a day, it’s the major updates that really impact the lives of websites owners. This time is no exception. While the E-A-T update didn’t make as big a splash as others in the past (think Mobilegeddon) it does come with important implications that you should know about. For that reason, in the following, you will learn what the Google E-A-T algorithm update is, its effects on search and what you can do to make […]

How to Maintain Your WordPress Plugin After It’s Published

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February 11, 2019

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In the past, we’ve discussed how to get started with WordPress plugin development. However, what happens after your plugin is finished and in the hands of users? Of course, your job is far from done at that point, as it’s important to maintain your plugin after launch. After all, you’ll want to make sure that anyone who downloads and installs your plugin can use it effectively. What’s more, keeping your plugin secure and compatible with recent versions of WordPress is also a key consideration. This will ensure that it remains relevant over time, and doesn’t have a negative impact on […]

Online Marketing Strategy 2019 – Use These Statistics to Plan Your Year

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February 5, 2019

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Did you formulate your online marketing strategy 2019? If so, what did you base it on? Last years results? Your Google Analytics reports? The predictions of a soothsayer? What I’m trying to get at is that it can be difficult to plan your next steps without anything to base them on. Preparation is always better when grounded in hard, verifiable data. For that reason, in this post we will summarize the findings of some of the most recent online marketing statistics and research. We will show what is likely to work this year and what isn’t, important changes in the […]

How to Keep Your Site Secure Using a Web Application Firewall (WAF)

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January 28, 2019

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If there’s one phrase more prevalent than ‘website security‘ in the conversations about running a WordPress site, we’re yet to find it. You may already know the ins and outs of protecting your site using security plugins. However, that’s not the only step you can take, especially if you want to leave no stone unturned when it comes to locking down your site. For instance, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a vital tool for ensuring that your site can stand up to malicious users and bots. However, on many sites, it’s either not implemented in the most optimal way […]

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